The Chinese characters for Yang Yin describe two different dynamic perspectives of the same mountain. Yang = 陽 (The the sunlit side of the mountain). Yin = 陰 (The shaded side of the same mountain). If you stand anywhere on the mountain, Yang will transform into Yin and Yin into Yang as the earth spins and rotates around the sun. Wisdom is learning where you are in the Yang-Yin transition cycle and making good choices. For example, on a May Denali Climb, choosing to roll in the snow naked to take a bath on a sunny windless warm day is a wise choice. Choosing to put on full summit gear and repair ice walls around your tent the next day during a sub-zero arctic cyclone is the better choice.

“If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself.”—Lao Tzu

“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.”—Richard Feynman

Blue Zone studies of the happiest long-lived people found MOIA Inner Circle Friendships of 3-8 are the most important key factors. Where: M = Meaningful relationships, O = Ongoing contact, A - Altruistic Support, I = Identity and shared purpose.

The most powerful MOIAs protect friendships across decades and focus on becoming better human beings together as they navigate the storms of life.